Gumdrop
This gumdrop recipe is a delightful treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The colorful and chewy gumdrops are a fun and tasty snack for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (e.g., cherry, lemon, or orange)
- 1/4 cup gelatin
- Food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 280°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in flavored extract and gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Add food coloring to achieve the desired color.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pan and let it set for a few hours until firm.
- Cut the gumdrop mixture into small squares and roll them in powdered sugar to coat.
- Store the gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Sugar
- 20g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 1g
Supplies
Saucepan Candy thermometer Greased pan
Tools
Stove Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the gumdrops as a sweet treat at parties or package them as homemade gifts for friends and family.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup to avoid burns. Use caution and supervise children if they are helping with the recipe.
Cost
$5